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Glühwein

This Glühwein recipe makes a hot spiced red wine with cinnamon, orange, and clove; it's an easy, warming drink that feels cozy from the very first sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: German
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 1 3 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 medium oranges, divided
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 750 milliliter bottle red wine

Method
 

  1. Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  2. Cut one orange in half; squeeze juice into sugar mixture. Push 5 cloves into each orange peel; add to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat until thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Slice remaining orange; set aside for serving.
  4. Remove mixture from heat; stir in wine. Discard orange peels and cinnamon stick.
  5. Ladle into mugs and garnish with reserved orange slices.

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